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Drone-Bee

Apis mellifera

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

1 years

Length

2 cm

Weight

0 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

西方蜜蜂（Apis mellifera）是地球上经济价值最高的昆虫之一，每年为全球价值超过5000亿美元的食品生产提供授粉服务，约占全球粮食产量的三分之一。蜜蜂原产于欧洲、非洲和西亚，人类对其进行蜂蜜生产和授粉管理的历史至少已有9000年，并已被引入全球各地。高度真社会性的蜂群由2至8万只工蜂组成，通过著名的摇摆舞向同伴传递食物来源的精确位置信息。

Fun Facts

✨ A single bee produces about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
✨ They communicate through dance.
✨ A queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇫 Afghanistan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Drone-Bee is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

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Full Taxonomy

Species

Apis mellifera (Drone-Bee)

Names in Other Languages

French abeille domestique

German Honigbiene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drone-Bee?

The scientific name of Drone-Bee is Apis mellifera. It belongs to the genus Apis.

Where does Drone-Bee live?

Drone-Bee is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark.

What family does Drone-Bee belong to?

Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the genus Apis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.

What does Drone-Bee eat?

Drone-Bee is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Drone-Bee live?

Drone-Bee has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Drone-Bee belong to?

Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).